Colorado Cost of Living
Housing costs and affordability data for 64 counties.
Average Monthly Rent
$1,253/mo
Average Home Value
$398,069
Average Owner Cost
$1,207/mo
County cost atlas
Colorado housing costs by county
Compare rent, entry-price context, owner costs, and cost score in one state view. Pin a county, switch layers, then open the full county profile when a place needs closer review.
Counties
64
Avg rent
$1,253/mo
Owner cost
$1,207/mo
Avg score
30.2
Higher means lower cost pressure
Atlas layers use U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Rent, owner cost, and home value are county medians. Cost score rewards lower rent and lower owner costs, but affordability still depends on income, household size, commute, debt, and personal finances. Use this as decision context, not personalized financial advice.
State Cost Summary
Use these state averages as a starting point, then scan the atlas and rankings for the county-level spread behind them.
Housing Costs in Colorado: An Overview
The median rent in Colorado is $1,253 per month, which is 8% above the national median of $1,163. That is useful statewide context, but rent burden still depends on local income, household size, commute, and the county a household chooses.
Within Colorado, housing costs vary significantly by county. Douglas County has the highest median rent in this dataset at $2,095 per month and a median home value of $674,000. Baca County has the lowest reported median rent at $490 per month and a median home value of $122,000.
The average home value across Colorado counties is $398,069, 41% higher than the national median of $281,900. Median household income is roughly $74,792, so home values should be read alongside local wages, financing costs, taxes, insurance, and supply.
Before comparing places in Colorado, start with the county-level pattern. Costs can swing dramatically between rural and urban counties. Use the atlas, rankings, and county links below to compare rent, home values, owner costs, and rent burden before opening a specific county profile.
Distribution
Rent Distribution in Colorado
How median rents are spread across 64 counties
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All Colorado Counties
Sorted by median rent, highest first. A higher cost score means lower rent and owner cost pressure within the national scoring model.
| County | Median Rent | Home Value | Owner Cost | Cost Score | Rent/Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | Expensive$2,095/mo | $674,000 | $2,524/mo | 0.8 | 30.0% |
| Broomfield County | Expensive$2,074/mo | $631,600 | $2,032/mo | 1.8 | 28.0% |
| Eagle County | Expensive$2,032/mo | $814,700 | $2,081/mo | 1.8 | 36.0% |
| Park County | Expensive$1,942/mo | $489,300 | $1,598/mo | 4.4 | 29.0% |
| Boulder County | Expensive$1,893/mo | $713,900 | $1,970/mo | 2.5 | 34.0% |
| Pitkin County | Expensive$1,880/mo | $1,131,200 | $2,154/mo | 1.9 | 29.0% |
| Summit County | Expensive$1,851/mo | $850,700 | $1,874/mo | 3.0 | 26.0% |
| Routt County | Expensive$1,845/mo | $756,200 | $1,837/mo | 3.1 | 31.0% |
| Arapahoe County | Expensive$1,812/mo | $526,000 | $1,934/mo | 2.9 | 32.0% |
| Jefferson County | Expensive$1,792/mo | $604,400 | $1,937/mo | 2.9 | 31.0% |
| Denver County | Expensive$1,770/mo | $586,700 | $1,979/mo | 2.9 | 29.0% |
| Teller County | Expensive$1,746/mo | $445,000 | $1,422/mo | 7.0 | 32.0% |
| Adams County | Expensive$1,713/mo | $458,400 | $1,874/mo | 3.6 | 33.0% |
| Dolores County | Expensive$1,688/mo | $231,900 | $466/mo | 50.4 | 16.0% |
| Larimer County | Expensive$1,677/mo | $532,200 | $1,738/mo | 4.5 | 32.0% |
| El Paso County | Expensive$1,609/mo | $431,000 | $1,698/mo | 5.2 | 31.0% |
| Lake County | Expensive$1,599/mo | $401,300 | $1,096/mo | 14.6 | 33.0% |
| Garfield County | Expensive$1,515/mo | $490,600 | $1,647/mo | 6.1 | 30.0% |
| Chaffee County | Expensive$1,514/mo | $598,500 | $1,044/mo | 17.1 | 30.0% |
| Jackson County | Moderate$1,484/mo | $250,000 | $531/mo | 49.3 | 29.0% |
| Weld County | Moderate$1,469/mo | $444,500 | $1,826/mo | 5.6 | 33.0% |
| Grand County | Moderate$1,451/mo | $507,200 | $1,334/mo | 10.3 | 31.0% |
| Elbert County | Moderate$1,436/mo | $664,600 | $2,214/mo | 4.6 | 29.0% |
| Archuleta County | Moderate$1,409/mo | $451,400 | $1,137/mo | 14.9 | 28.0% |
| La Plata County | Moderate$1,409/mo | $549,100 | $1,437/mo | 9.4 | 30.0% |
| Ouray County | Moderate$1,398/mo | $670,100 | $950/mo | 22.3 | 27.0% |
| Gilpin County | Moderate$1,340/mo | $512,600 | $1,808/mo | 7.3 | 40.0% |
| Clear Creek County | Moderate$1,230/mo | $572,800 | $1,794/mo | 9.1 | 32.0% |
| Gunnison County | Moderate$1,191/mo | $597,200 | $1,471/mo | 12.6 | 31.0% |
| San Miguel County | Moderate$1,173/mo | $613,100 | $1,531/mo | 12.3 | 26.0% |
| Mesa County | Moderate$1,154/mo | $349,400 | $1,214/mo | 17.8 | 29.0% |
| Montrose County | Moderate$1,120/mo | $357,900 | $881/mo | 31.2 | 29.0% |
| Hinsdale County | Moderate$1,099/mo | $438,800 | $792/mo | 38.2 | 23.0% |
| Morgan County | Moderate$1,092/mo | $299,300 | $1,264/mo | 18.2 | 27.0% |
| Delta County | Moderate$1,080/mo | $318,000 | $930/mo | 29.7 | 32.0% |
| San Juan County | Moderate$1,076/mo | $406,900 | $772/mo | 40.1 | 22.0% |
| Pueblo County | Moderate$1,059/mo | $271,800 | $1,105/mo | 23.4 | 31.0% |
| Moffat County | Moderate$1,051/mo | $262,500 | $1,173/mo | 21.8 | 24.0% |
| Fremont County | Moderate$1,036/mo | $282,100 | $873/mo | 34.6 | 26.0% |
| Logan County | Moderate$1,027/mo | $228,100 | $871/mo | 35.0 | 27.0% |
| Custer County | Moderate$1,021/mo | $358,800 | $768/mo | 42.4 | 26.0% |
| Washington County | Affordable$991/mo | $218,300 | $720/mo | 48.0 | 20.0% |
| Crowley County | Affordable$976/mo | $106,700 | $685/mo | 51.3 | 36.0% |
| Montezuma County | Affordable$974/mo | $308,100 | $907/mo | 35.5 | 32.0% |
| Phillips County | Affordable$947/mo | $255,300 | $847/mo | 41.4 | 26.0% |
| Rio Blanco County | Affordable$924/mo | $243,400 | $1,043/mo | 32.9 | 27.0% |
| Kit Carson County | Affordable$916/mo | $221,400 | $852/mo | 43.0 | 28.0% |
| Alamosa County | Affordable$904/mo | $218,800 | $820/mo | 46.7 | 28.0% |
| Mineral County | Affordable$903/mo | $413,000 | $971/mo | 37.4 | 31.0% |
| Yuma County | Affordable$897/mo | $215,600 | $883/mo | 42.6 | 24.0% |
| Las Animas County | Affordable$875/mo | $214,500 | $894/mo | 43.6 | 30.0% |
| Kiowa County | Affordable$869/mo | $148,600 | $677/mo | 60.0 | 24.0% |
| Cheyenne County | Affordable$862/mo | $187,100 | $643/mo | 63.3 | 20.0% |
| Costilla County | Affordable$857/mo | $171,300 | $466/mo | 73.3 | 40.0% |
| Bent County | Affordable$854/mo | $137,900 | $718/mo | 58.4 | 31.0% |
| Lincoln County | Affordable$854/mo | $232,100 | $815/mo | 51.6 | 26.0% |
| Otero County | Affordable$796/mo | $160,700 | $831/mo | 57.4 | 29.0% |
| Rio Grande County | Affordable$782/mo | $215,400 | $875/mo | 55.5 | 25.0% |
| Saguache County | Affordable$746/mo | $200,000 | $675/mo | 74.8 | 27.0% |
| Prowers County | Affordable$741/mo | $150,900 | $754/mo | 69.2 | 32.0% |
| Huerfano County | Affordable$739/mo | $256,700 | $684/mo | 74.9 | 29.0% |
| Sedgwick County | Affordable$728/mo | $142,700 | $792/mo | 68.1 | 35.0% |
| Conejos County | Affordable$724/mo | $162,100 | $538/mo | 86.3 | 27.0% |
| Baca County | Affordable$490/mo | $122,000 | $608/mo | 90.8 | 21.0% |
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